Welcome to Wild Folk Sanctuary!

I am an artist and fully qualified counsellor living near Bradford-on-Avon, with a huge passion for nature, art and wellbeing. My truly happy place is without a shadow of doubt being surrounded by nature, swimming in the lakes and hiking in the Lake District when visiting Cumbria or getting fully immersed in my botanical plaster casting, all of which give me such a sense of joy, peace and stillness.

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We all go through challenging times in our lives when our mental wellbeing is not at it's best. During these times in my life I have reached out to nature and it never ceases to leave me feeling nurtured, healed and restored. 

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Connecting with nature and the positive impact on our mental health has been scientifically proven and has many incredible health benefits especially when combined with mindful activities such as creative art and writing workshops, wild swimming, meditation and forest bathing all of which I hope to be able to offer in the near future.  Nature-inspired workshops are highly effective for mental well-being because they blend the restorative power of natural environments with structured, engaging activities that promote mindfulness and social connection. Research indicates that these activities can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and depression by fostering a stronger connection with the natural world.

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I will also be offering 1-1 therapy in nature sessions shortly so please get in touch if this is something you would be interested in.

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I am so looking forward to sharing this incredible experience with you, starting with my botanical plaster casting workshops in a beautiful woodland setting. Come and feed your soul x

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Pattie